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Newspaper of the University of Southern California
Headlines
Multiculturalism is a positive force, but when required courses allow students to remain in their special interests, the purpose is defeated. Matthew O'Gara analyzes the diversity requirement.
Viewpoint, page 4
Marrow drive seeking donors
Led by forward Tina Thompson and a tenacious defense, USC defeated the Sun Devils, 91-44, at the Lyon Center Saturday night. Tne Women of Troy forced 32 turnovers while committing only 16.
Sports, page 12
Gen X books are unsafe at any read
We've read a whole bunch of these books, ranging from definition to parody, that have recently saturated book stores. Are they worth your time, or better yet, the mon-
3/ you earn being a copy erk or bicycle messenger? Features, page 6
Diversity lines in one dimension
Delta Phi Kappa, with the help of the Student Senate and the Asian Pacific American Student Assembly, will be hosting a marrow registration drive on campus Tuesday through Thursday.
On Tuesday from 12 to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday from 12 to 4 p.m., information sessions will be held in the Topping Student Center lobby. Volunteers must be between 18 and 55 and in good health, although monetary donations are accepted if you can't be a marrow donor.
Because of the way marrow types are inherited, it is important that the donor be of the same ethnidtv as the person who needs the marrow. Asian Pacific Americans make up 4 percent of all donors, but tne percentage of Asian Pacific American patients is higher.
Monday
January 23,1995 Vol. CXXIV, No. 6
Women of Troy blitz Arizona State
Assembly
enlightens
residents
By Sara Goo
Staff Writer
Computing Services garners complaints
Letters to senate berate staff party expenditure and employee behavior ’
By Allison Vana
Staff Writer
After University Computing Services received complaints from Student Senate regarding spending, service and employees, director Jim Pepin met with senator Imaad Zuberi to discuss changes.
Issues included spending at an off-campus Christmas party, work-study hiring policies and non-English speaking workers in computer labs, said Zuberi, senate chairman of security affairs.
Zuberi said he received four written complaints from students about an $8,000 Christmas
party in December at the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza on Figueroa Street.
"We feel $8,000 is a little excessive," he said, "and since UCS didn't have the party on university grounds, all the money went to an outside entity.
"We would have liked it if a university department had ben-efitted from the party."
But Pepin said the party expenditure was comparable to that of other departments, and matched UCS spending in previous years. He said that about 340 employees attended the party, meaning the expenditure
amounted to $20 to $25 per person.
"We've been on and off campus for our Christmas party for about four or five years," Pepin said. "Every year we get bids to do this, and this year we got one bid from the hotel and another from Town and Gown, and the bid from across the street was actually a few percentages cheaper."
Pepin also said that UCS had only a few available days for the party, and Town and Gown was not available on those days.
"The party would have cost slightly more at Town and Gown, but the small difference wouldn't have been a big deal to me, as long as Town and Gown had been available when we could have had the party," he said. "We also used Town and
Gown's prices as a yardstick for spending. Since a party was cheaper at the hotel, I don't feel that we were excessive in spending."
Pepin said he wanted to have the party on a w.eekend before classes ended, so work-study students could also attend.
"We are a huge organization that does more than just run computer rooms for students," he said. "We are a very large, diverse organization that is something other that just what students see when they walk into computer rooms. We have to have a way to bring workers together who might otherwise never see each other, and this party did just that."
Zuberi agreed that the Christmas party was a good way to
(See UCS, page 2)
Andy PupkM I Datty Trojan
Travel on wheels Is easy on USC’s flat campus, though some buildings pose problems.
Disabled students feel campus accessiblity OK
By Huan Le
Staff Writer
Derek Reeve loves this university. He was Mr. USC in 1992. He is now a second-year law student. And as one of USC's disabled students, he especially appreciates the accessibility most of the campus affords him.
"USC is a major university in a small area. It's also completely flat," Reeve said. "So for someone with a disability it's great."
However, there are some problems Reeve faces everyday getting into his apartment complex, Troy Hall.
"I can't open the doors by myself. Even if the doors are unlocked 1 can't open them," Reeve said, "I usually just wait for someone to come."
Reeve also has problems with some of the older buildings at USC.
"Some of the older buildings — Science Hall, Hancock — are technically accessi-
ble but I still need help to get in," Reeve said. "Some buildings have (wheelchair) lifts, but I need someone to help me get in those.
"It's kind of ironic that the codes in California have a very mild designated slope. So the result is that lifts are sometimes used because ramps would be too long." Reeve said.
The bookstore is the most problematic building for Reeve, who cited delays in obtaining the necessary elevator keys and security escorts.
"Last year I was on the second floor to get some law books and I was waiting for about half an hour (for someone to help me down)," Reeve said. "I was furious.
Although the bookstore also has a freight elevator, using it is often just as difficult.
"They say to use the freight elevator but sometimes those are filled with (See Access, page 2)
Despite administrative setbacks, 8th District City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas rallied citizens to be involved and announced technological improvements in their community at the Third Annual Empowerment Congress on campus.
Over 400 community residents gathered Saturday at Davidson Conference Center for the congress, which was organized in an effort to help citizens improve the quality of their community.
Ridley-Thomas opened the event with a "State of the 8th" address. He announced the upsetting loss of the Los Angeles bid to become an Empowerment Zone, which would have allocated $200-600 million dollars in federal funds and job employment opportunities for the area.
However, Ridley-Thomas commended the efforts of the citizens to participate and become more involved.
"The intent of the Empowerment Congress," Ridley-Thomas said, "is integrating the resources of the 8th District to better the community."
Residents applauded the announcement of a new $10,000 computer program for the LAPD which efficiently creates composite likenesses of criminal suspects.
The program is expected to lessen the time for composites to be drawn from about one week to one hour, Ridley-Thomas said.
In addition, the councilman expressed a general need for the community to be up-to-date with new technology.
"We are trying to . . . close the gap between what might be described as the information rich and / or the information poor," he said.
Representatives from the Electronic Citizenship Task Force demonstrated how residents can access Los Angeles On-Line to contact public services and voice their concerns. A hands-on tutorial was offered immediately following the Empowerment Congress.
Leaders from the north, west, southeast, and southwest areas of the district tackled other issues of citizen concern, including safety, transportation, drug houses and dumping in alleys.
(See Program, page 3)

Newspaper of the University of Southern California
Headlines
Multiculturalism is a positive force, but when required courses allow students to remain in their special interests, the purpose is defeated. Matthew O'Gara analyzes the diversity requirement.
Viewpoint, page 4
Marrow drive seeking donors
Led by forward Tina Thompson and a tenacious defense, USC defeated the Sun Devils, 91-44, at the Lyon Center Saturday night. Tne Women of Troy forced 32 turnovers while committing only 16.
Sports, page 12
Gen X books are unsafe at any read
We've read a whole bunch of these books, ranging from definition to parody, that have recently saturated book stores. Are they worth your time, or better yet, the mon-
3/ you earn being a copy erk or bicycle messenger? Features, page 6
Diversity lines in one dimension
Delta Phi Kappa, with the help of the Student Senate and the Asian Pacific American Student Assembly, will be hosting a marrow registration drive on campus Tuesday through Thursday.
On Tuesday from 12 to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday from 12 to 4 p.m., information sessions will be held in the Topping Student Center lobby. Volunteers must be between 18 and 55 and in good health, although monetary donations are accepted if you can't be a marrow donor.
Because of the way marrow types are inherited, it is important that the donor be of the same ethnidtv as the person who needs the marrow. Asian Pacific Americans make up 4 percent of all donors, but tne percentage of Asian Pacific American patients is higher.
Monday
January 23,1995 Vol. CXXIV, No. 6
Women of Troy blitz Arizona State
Assembly
enlightens
residents
By Sara Goo
Staff Writer
Computing Services garners complaints
Letters to senate berate staff party expenditure and employee behavior ’
By Allison Vana
Staff Writer
After University Computing Services received complaints from Student Senate regarding spending, service and employees, director Jim Pepin met with senator Imaad Zuberi to discuss changes.
Issues included spending at an off-campus Christmas party, work-study hiring policies and non-English speaking workers in computer labs, said Zuberi, senate chairman of security affairs.
Zuberi said he received four written complaints from students about an $8,000 Christmas
party in December at the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza on Figueroa Street.
"We feel $8,000 is a little excessive," he said, "and since UCS didn't have the party on university grounds, all the money went to an outside entity.
"We would have liked it if a university department had ben-efitted from the party."
But Pepin said the party expenditure was comparable to that of other departments, and matched UCS spending in previous years. He said that about 340 employees attended the party, meaning the expenditure
amounted to $20 to $25 per person.
"We've been on and off campus for our Christmas party for about four or five years," Pepin said. "Every year we get bids to do this, and this year we got one bid from the hotel and another from Town and Gown, and the bid from across the street was actually a few percentages cheaper."
Pepin also said that UCS had only a few available days for the party, and Town and Gown was not available on those days.
"The party would have cost slightly more at Town and Gown, but the small difference wouldn't have been a big deal to me, as long as Town and Gown had been available when we could have had the party," he said. "We also used Town and
Gown's prices as a yardstick for spending. Since a party was cheaper at the hotel, I don't feel that we were excessive in spending."
Pepin said he wanted to have the party on a w.eekend before classes ended, so work-study students could also attend.
"We are a huge organization that does more than just run computer rooms for students," he said. "We are a very large, diverse organization that is something other that just what students see when they walk into computer rooms. We have to have a way to bring workers together who might otherwise never see each other, and this party did just that."
Zuberi agreed that the Christmas party was a good way to
(See UCS, page 2)
Andy PupkM I Datty Trojan
Travel on wheels Is easy on USC’s flat campus, though some buildings pose problems.
Disabled students feel campus accessiblity OK
By Huan Le
Staff Writer
Derek Reeve loves this university. He was Mr. USC in 1992. He is now a second-year law student. And as one of USC's disabled students, he especially appreciates the accessibility most of the campus affords him.
"USC is a major university in a small area. It's also completely flat," Reeve said. "So for someone with a disability it's great."
However, there are some problems Reeve faces everyday getting into his apartment complex, Troy Hall.
"I can't open the doors by myself. Even if the doors are unlocked 1 can't open them," Reeve said, "I usually just wait for someone to come."
Reeve also has problems with some of the older buildings at USC.
"Some of the older buildings — Science Hall, Hancock — are technically accessi-
ble but I still need help to get in," Reeve said. "Some buildings have (wheelchair) lifts, but I need someone to help me get in those.
"It's kind of ironic that the codes in California have a very mild designated slope. So the result is that lifts are sometimes used because ramps would be too long." Reeve said.
The bookstore is the most problematic building for Reeve, who cited delays in obtaining the necessary elevator keys and security escorts.
"Last year I was on the second floor to get some law books and I was waiting for about half an hour (for someone to help me down)," Reeve said. "I was furious.
Although the bookstore also has a freight elevator, using it is often just as difficult.
"They say to use the freight elevator but sometimes those are filled with (See Access, page 2)
Despite administrative setbacks, 8th District City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas rallied citizens to be involved and announced technological improvements in their community at the Third Annual Empowerment Congress on campus.
Over 400 community residents gathered Saturday at Davidson Conference Center for the congress, which was organized in an effort to help citizens improve the quality of their community.
Ridley-Thomas opened the event with a "State of the 8th" address. He announced the upsetting loss of the Los Angeles bid to become an Empowerment Zone, which would have allocated $200-600 million dollars in federal funds and job employment opportunities for the area.
However, Ridley-Thomas commended the efforts of the citizens to participate and become more involved.
"The intent of the Empowerment Congress," Ridley-Thomas said, "is integrating the resources of the 8th District to better the community."
Residents applauded the announcement of a new $10,000 computer program for the LAPD which efficiently creates composite likenesses of criminal suspects.
The program is expected to lessen the time for composites to be drawn from about one week to one hour, Ridley-Thomas said.
In addition, the councilman expressed a general need for the community to be up-to-date with new technology.
"We are trying to . . . close the gap between what might be described as the information rich and / or the information poor," he said.
Representatives from the Electronic Citizenship Task Force demonstrated how residents can access Los Angeles On-Line to contact public services and voice their concerns. A hands-on tutorial was offered immediately following the Empowerment Congress.
Leaders from the north, west, southeast, and southwest areas of the district tackled other issues of citizen concern, including safety, transportation, drug houses and dumping in alleys.
(See Program, page 3)